Description
2-Bromo-5-methylphenol (CAS No. 14847-51-9) is a high-purity brominated phenolic compound with the molecular formula C7H7BrO. This organic intermediate is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and advanced material research. The compound features a bromine substituent at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 5-position of the phenol ring, offering unique reactivity for electrophilic aromatic substitution and coupling reactions. Supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a characteristic phenolic odor, it is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical synthesis, this product is rigorously tested via GC/MS, NMR, and HPLC to guarantee ≥98% purity. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and oxidizing agents.
Properties
- CAS Number: 14847-51-9
- Complexity: 94.9
- IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-5-methyl-phenol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7BrO/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3
- InChI Key: WWGPJMNOBVKDQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 185.96803
- Molecular Formula: C7H7BrO
- Molecular Weight: 187.03
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)Br)O
- Topological: 20.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 185.96803
- Synonyms: 2-Bromo-5-methylphenol, 14847-51-9, DTXSID50281443, DTXCID10232597, 826-258-1, 2-BROMO-5-METHYL-PHENOL, Phenol, 2-bromo-5-methyl-, MFCD11100989, 4-Bromo-3-hydroxytoluene, 6-Bromo-m-cresol, NSC21719, 6-Bromo-3-methylphenol, 2-Bromo-5-methylphenol #, SCHEMBL1701336, SCHEMBL27715970, NSC 21719, NSC-21719, AKOS006307132, CS-W003766, MB09252, AC-28528, AS-20041, SY020550, DB-364848, DB-364849, EN300-132559, Z1198311230
2-Bromo-5-methylphenol serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical R&D. It is employed in the preparation of antibacterial and antifungal agents due to its bioactive phenolic core. Researchers also utilize it in material science for developing flame-retardant additives and specialty polymers. Its bromine moiety enables cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki or Heck reactions) for tailored molecular architectures.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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